A severe thunderstorm rapidly developed just before 2:00 PM northeast of Hemet along the Elsinore Convergence Zone. This storm produced a tornado, damaging straight line winds to 70 mph, dime to nickel size hail, and flash flooding. The storm traveled southwestward along the Elsinore Convergence Zone before dissipating near interstate 15 in Murrieta. The majority of the reported damage consisted of downed trees and flooded roads and property.

Flash Flood in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JUL-05 13:21:00 to 23-JUL-05 14:30:00 (PST)
Location: HEMET
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

The Domenigoni Parkway was flooded in numerous locations from Winchester Rd to State St. Several vehicles were stalled in flood waters. A homeless shelter at State St. and Menlo Ave. was flooded with 4 to 6 inches of water. Water went rushing through the resident manager's apartment and left all the units uninhabitable. Other buildings in the older part of Hemet were also flooded during the thunderstorm.

Hail in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JUL-05 14:05:00 to 23-JUL-05 14:05:00 (PST)
Location: HEMET
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Nickel hail was reported near Hemet.

Thunderstorm Wind in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JUL-05 13:32:00 to 23-JUL-05 13:32:00 (PST)
Location: HEMET
Magnitude: 54 MG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Wind gust measured during heavy rain. Damage consisted of broken tree branches and downed leaves.

Heavy Rain in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JUL-05 13:10:00 to 23-JUL-05 13:25:00 (PST)
Location: HEMET
Magnitude: 1 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Two separate reports were received from Hemet indicating 1.00 inch of rainfall in 15 minutes.

Hail in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JUL-05 13:25:00 to 23-JUL-05 13:25:00 (PST)
Location: SAN JACINTO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Hail ranging in size from 1/4 to 3/4 inch in diameter was reported in San Jacinto.

Thunderstorm Wind in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JUL-05 14:00:00 to 23-JUL-05 14:05:00 (PST)
Location: HEMET
Magnitude: 61 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

The fire department estimated a thunderstorm wind gust between 60 and 70 mph and trees down in Hemet.

Heavy Rain in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JUL-05 12:55:00 to 23-JUL-05 13:25:00 (PST)
Location: SAN JACINTO
Magnitude: 1.5 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter measured 1.50 inches of rain from a thunderstorm in 30 minutes.

Hail in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JUL-05 13:21:00 to 23-JUL-05 13:21:00 (PST)
Location: HEMET
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A trained spotter reported hail slightly larger than dime size in Hemet.

Tornado in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JUL-05 13:06:00 to 23-JUL-05 13:21:00 (PST)
Location: HEMET
Tornado F-scale: F0
Property damage: 1.5K
Reported by: STORM CHASER

A tornado was spotted at around 2:06 PM near the intersection of highways 74 and 79. The weak tornado traveled westward towards Hemet-Ryan airport and resulted in mainly broken trees limbs.

Thunderstorm Wind in RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
From 23-JUL-05 13:55:00 to 23-JUL-05 14:12:00 (PST)
Location: MENIFEE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Various lawn furniture items such as chairs and tables were picked up and thrown through the air.